The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Candidate must be a bona fide citizen of the United States and of the State of Delaware and a resident of The City of Lewes for at least one (1) year preceding the date of the annual election (b) At least Twenty‑one (21) years of age; and (c) Shall not have been convicted of a felony. (d) Each of the qualifications for the Mayor and for the City Council Persons shall be continuing qualifications to hold office